Lavrov's Turkmenistan talks CIS, Ukraine and cooperation

Oct 7

Kochetkov reports the CIS foreign-ministers gathering, briefing and Lavrov's bilateral meeting with Meredov in Turkmenistan. The anchor names Ashgabat, while the package visits Avaza; that aired geography remains qualified. Lavrov says Washington proposed Russia–U.S.–Ukraine talks and Moscow agreed, but alleged election-time Ukrainian attacks led it to seek Kyiv's proposals; he says Washington understood and blames European pressure for failed Anchorage implementation. These are his accounts, not verified attacks, disclosed negotiating terms or a scheduled settlement. The report gives twelve-percent CIS trade growth and discusses similar international positions and Lavrov's Middle East/Gulf/Ukraine agenda. Scenic/cultural material leads into Russia–Turkmenistan economic projects, ships/trucks, students and a proposed joint university. Lavrov praises enhanced allied partnership and Meredov thanks him. The next leaders' summit and university remain prospective; no new detailed agreement is established.

Vremya reports Lavrov's bilateral meeting with Meredov, Russian economic projects, ships/trucks, Turkmen students in Russia and a proposed joint university. Lavrov praises the enhanced allied partnership and leader-level cooperation; Meredov thanks him for bilateral talks and CIS participation. No completed university or new detailed agreement is established.